It took him 19 years, and a lot of heartbreak, but Sergio Garcia finally won a major as he won the 2017 Masters championship Sunday holding off Justin Rose in a final round that had to go to a 73rd hole. The 37-year old Garcia, who has had a tremendous career, was missing a major tournament victory to make it all complete. Throughout the years, Garcia had come close to winning many majors, but ended up falling short each time; many times due to a poor final round. So it is no surprise that many declared that he would never win a major tournament. Let’s review…
There was Sergio himself!
Sergio Garcia in 2012: 'I'm not capable of winning a major' – https://t.co/fauaLVKXm3
He currently shares #TheMasters lead. pic.twitter.com/DLPKYRMes3
— GOLF.com (@GOLF_com) April 7, 2017
Of course, Mike Francesa. He tackled this subject Friday…
https://twitter.com/sportsfunhouse/status/851249390224158721
Here’s some more…
Sergio will NEVER win a major. 😭😭
— Emerson Lotzia, Jr. (@EmersonLotzia) April 3, 2017
https://twitter.com/freddienathan/status/828216642794557440
Sergio will never win a major.
— B.C. (@BeatClem) July 20, 2015
It's just never going 2 happen for Sergio..he's improved his game..but he will never win a major..but he's made a great living..@GolfDigest
— Mike North (@North2North) July 19, 2015
Poor Sergio, even when he plays excellently, Rory is playing supernaturally. He's never gonna win a major.
— tom mckenna (@tmckenna1) July 19, 2014
Enjoy it, Sergio, Poulter & Westwood… You can have the #RyderCup. God knows you'll never win a major.
— Nick Kayal (@NickKayal) September 28, 2014
https://twitter.com/johnborukcsn/status/490592749834346497
@andyvuong Sergio will never win a major.
— Jeff Domingues (@jeffdomingues) January 17, 2014
Oh, Sergio. You will always be good value, but I will never cash one of these you-to-win-a-major-tournament tickets.
— Bret LaGree (@hoopinion) August 10, 2013
https://twitter.com/alexyudelson/status/333716269616472064
@acoyne Sergio will never win a major. He's Colin Montgomery. Lots of game, waay too much whine.
— Greg O'Brien (@gregobr) June 16, 2013
That is exactly why Sergio has never, and never will, won/win a major. #playerschampionship
— John Hill (@johnhillsport) May 12, 2013
About Fred Segal
Fred Segal, 35, grew up in the Miami, Florida area and currently lives in Coral Springs, Florida, with his wife and two children. He is currently an attorney practicing in West Palm Beach, Florida, at the law firm Broad and Cassel. Fred is a graduate of the University of Florida and is a rabid, borderline unhealthy, supporter of the Florida Gators.